We are currently accepting applications for the following:

Friendship Centers of Emmet County is seeking a caring, compassionate, and reliable Home Health Care Aide/Homemaker who takes pride in providing services for Emmet County seniors. Will work part-time, Monday thru Friday, 25 – 34 hours per week. Days/hours worked will vary from week to week between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. No night, weekend, or holiday work required!

Duties include personal care, respite care, and light house cleaning. Prior experience required. CNA certification not required.

We offer excellent pay, mileage reimbursement, travel time pay, paid time off, and retirement savings plan with employer match. High school diploma or GED required. Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs., pass criminal background check, and have reliable vehicle and auto insurance. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Shuttle Bus Driver
Full-Time or Part-Time

Friendship Centers of Emmet County is seeking a friendly and responsible bus driver to operate a lift-equipped van or light-duty cutaway bus throughout Emmet County. Communicate with dispatcher and home base using radio equipment. Our bus riders are seniors or handicapped individuals who are given assistance with packages. Operate lifts, helping those with mobility issues board and disembark safely. Treat clients in a courteous and professional manner. Comply with all traffic regulations. Drive safely in all weather and road conditions. Collect and record bus fares. Inspect vehicles prior to use daily and perform interior bus sanitizing. Assist in sanitizing the durable medical equipment that is loaned out to seniors.

We can staff this job with either a full-time (8 hours per day Monday through Friday) or part-time employee (schedule to be determined). Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 – 4:30. No night, weekend, or holiday work is required! We offer competitive pay, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan with employer match. We also offer employer-group health and vision insurance for full-time employees.

High school diploma or GED required. Commercial driver’s license preferred but not required. Experience driving small bus very helpful. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Must pass pre-employment drug test, criminal background check, and federal and state sex offender background check. Clean driving record must be maintained at all times. Must comply with all of FCEC’s safety and employee policies and procedures.

Meals on Wheels Drivers
As Needed, Part-Time Positions

Seeking two friendly and responsible individuals to deliver meals to seniors throughout Emmet County. Will work on an occasional, call-in basis as a backup driver when other drivers are not available. Depending on the delivery route being covered, schedule will be any day or days of the week, Monday through Friday, with a starting time of 8:30 or 8:45. Time to complete the route will also vary, and end of shift may be any time from noon until approximately 2:00, or when route is finished for the day. No nights or weekend work. This is a great job for retirees!

Drivers plate and pack lunches daily, and observe safe food handling procedures. They ensure that all special requests and special dietary instructions are followed. They drive Friendship Centers vehicles to deliver meals and perform wellness checks on the recipients along any one of four routes. Wash returned food trays using commercial dish washer. Operate vehicle in a safe, legal manner, taking into consideration road and weather conditions. Conduct a daily mechanical inspection of the vehicle and complete inspection checklist. Report delays, accidents, and vehicle problems to supervisor and/or dispatcher.

We offer competitive pay and retirement savings plan with employer match.

High school diploma or GED required. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Must have and maintain clear driving record. No special driver’s license required. Must pass criminal background checks. Must comply with all of FCEC’s safety and employee policies and procedures.